Wave Glide™ Squeegee Blade

Here at Great Lakes Engineering, we strive to continue to offer our customers the products they need and desire. This has been what has kept us at the top of the industry for the last 20 years, and what continues to push our company forward into the future.

This is exactly why we continue to expand our product line into new territory.

Developed by Lu-Con Technologies of Flemington, NJ, Great Lakes Engineering announces the introduction of the Wave Glide™ innovative new Squeegee Blade designed to offer users a number of advantages over conventional squeegee blades. Great Lakes Engineering has become an official squeegee blade manufacturer of Wave Glide blades. These blades make excellent squeegee replacement blades because they are strong and affordable.


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About the Wave Glide Squeegee Blade

The Wave Glide™ Squeegee Blade is designed to be custom fit to any blade holder on the market today using slots, not holes, eliminating the need to completely disassemble the blade holder when the blade needs replacement. Squeegee replacement blades can be difficult to install, but with Wave Glide squeegee replacement blades, the job is quick and easy!

Due to its entry level design, the Wave Glide™ is a drop—in replacement for virtually any other blade you may already have in your application. And because it utilizes paste management technology, it removes the need for set up procedures and other issues. This makes it incredibly easy to install & run while lowering the amount of waste in your facility significantly.

Its unique Integrated Paste Containment Wing requires no setup or operator involvement, virtually eliminating paste tram-lines or paste seeping out behind the guides. No more fiddly deflectors for operators to deal with that just end up getting removed and thrown away. The result - Less paste required for good printing results with users reporting paste saving of up to 250 grams per job!

The Wave Glide™ Squeegee Blade is easy clean up as there are no nooks or crannies to contend with. Great Lakes is certainly the best flexible squeegee blade manufacturer on the market. If your business needs squeegee replacement blades, look no further!

The Wave Glide™ Squeegee Replacement Blades, offered by Great Lakes Engineering, are utilized across several industries for their precision and efficiency in screen printing applications. These industries include:

  • * Electronics Manufacturing: The blades are critical in surface mount technology (SMT) for applying solder paste onto printed circuit boards (PCBs) with high accuracy, minimizing waste and ensuring reliable circuit assembly.
  • * Aerospace: Precision printing of conductive materials or coatings on complex aerospace components benefits from the blades’ consistent paste application and clean performance.
  • * Medical Device Manufacturing: The blades support precise deposition of materials for medical electronics or diagnostic equipment, where accuracy and cleanliness are paramount.
  • * Telecommunications: Used in PCB production for communication devices, the blades ensure uniform solder paste application for high-performance electronics.
  • * Energy Sector: Applied in manufacturing solar panels or battery components, where precise material deposition enhances efficiency and durability.

Detailed information about The Wave Glide™ Squeegee Blade can be obtained by contacting John Carr, Director of Sales at Great Lakes Engineering, Inc. at johnc@greatlakeseng.com

Blade Architecture and Functional Behavior

The Wave Glide™ design incorporates a slotted mounting interface that allows the blade to be installed without fully disassembling the holder. This reduces changeover time and minimizes handling steps during routine maintenance. The blade’s profile supports uniform pressure distribution across the print stroke, helping maintain consistent paste transfer on fine pitch and mixed technology boards.

The integrated containment wing directs paste flow toward the print area, reducing leakage behind the blade and improving deposition efficiency. This feature eliminates the need for external deflectors or operator installed accessories.

Paste Management Advantages

The Wave Glide™ blade incorporates a built in paste control system that stabilizes material flow during printing. This reduces the likelihood of tram lines, edge leakage, and inconsistent paste volume. Because the containment wing is part of the blade itself, no additional setup steps are required.

Key operational benefits include:

  • Reduced paste loss during long production runs
  • More consistent bead shape across the stencil width
  • Lower operator intervention
  • Improved print repeatability on dense layouts

Installation and Maintenance Efficiency

The slotted mounting design allows the blade to slide into position without removing the entire holder assembly. This reduces downtime during blade changes and supports faster recovery after cleaning cycles. The smooth blade profile contains no recesses or complex features, simplifying wipe down procedures and reducing cleaning time.

These characteristics make the Wave Glide™ suitable for facilities that require frequent blade changes or operate in high mix production environments.

Cross Industry Use Cases

Wave Glide™ Squeegee Blades are used across multiple sectors where precise material deposition is required. Their consistent performance supports applications involving solder paste, conductive inks, adhesives, and other printable materials.

Industries utilizing the blade include:

  • Electronics assembly
  • Aerospace component manufacturing
  • Medical device production
  • Telecommunications hardware
  • Energy related electronics and power systems

FAQ

How Does the Containment Wing Improve Paste Control?

The containment wing directs paste toward the print area and prevents material from escaping behind the blade, reducing waste and improving deposition consistency.

What Makes the Wave Glide™ Easier to Install Than Conventional Blades?

Its slotted mounting interface allows the blade to be inserted without fully disassembling the holder, reducing changeover time and simplifying routine maintenance.

Which Materials Can Be Printed Using the Wave Glide™ Blade?

The blade supports solder paste, conductive inks, adhesives, and other printable materials used in SMT and related manufacturing processes.

About Lu-Con Technologies, LLC.

Lu-Con Technologies is a company focused on developing products and technologies designed to deliver high value and functional performance in the electronics manufacturing arena. Products are currently focused on the improvement of deposition technologies but in time will expand into all aspects of the electronics manufacturing industry. For more information, visit www.lu-con.com.

About Great Lakes Engineering, Inc.

Great Lakes Engineering, Inc is a trend-setting manufacturer of surface mount stencils, precision laser cut parts, photo chemical machined and electroformed stencils and thin foil parts for the defense, medical, electronics, aviation, energy, computer, and telecommunications industries as well as squeegee blade replacement parts. Great Lakes Engineering, Inc. is ISO 9001:2015 certified and ITAR registered company. For more information please call 763-425-4755 or email info@greatlakeseng.com.